Equity in Research Act

This bill would require the Director of the National Science Foundation to create a grant program for certain colleges and universities to develop and improve research facilities in science, technology, engineering, math, medicine, and other research areas. Eligible schools include Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, tribal colleges, other minority-serving institutions, and 1890 and 1994 land-grant schools. Grants would range from $1 million to $5 million each. Schools could use the money for building improvements, research materials and equipment, building maintenance, and staff costs tied to research activities. The bill would authorize $50 million per year starting in fiscal year 2027.

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Sponsors

• Troy A. Carter Democrat sponsor
• 9 cosponsors